Cognito SM Series Uniball Upper Control Arm Kit | 2021-2025 Ford F-150

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The factory upper control arms on the 2021–2025 Ford F-150 were designed to operate within the uniball angle range that the stock ride height produces — a range that a leveling kit or lift kit exceeds, placing the factory uniball at an angle that limits droop travel, accelerates joint wear, and degrades ride quality. The Cognito SM Series Uniball Upper Control Arm Kit replaces the factory arms with boxed sheet metal UCAs built with a corrected uniball angle that eliminates the travel limitations of the factory joint in lifted and leveled applications, increases allowable droop travel for better ride quality, and installs as a direct bolt-in stock replacement or lifted application upgrade. Pre-installed uniball and maintenance-free pivot bushings are included. Powder coated semi-gloss black. 2-hour DIY install. Made in the USA.

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Engineering Breakdown

• Corrects the uniball angle for lifted and leveled applications on the 2021–2025 Ford F-150 by replacing the factory upper control arm with an SM Series arm built with a modified uniball angle that keeps the joint operating within its designed angular range at the elevated ride height — eliminating the droop travel limitation and accelerated joint wear that the factory arm produces when forced to operate at angles beyond its designed range under lift or leveling kit conditions.
• Increases allowable droop travel beyond the factory arm's limit at the elevated ride height, providing the suspension compliance required for good ride quality and proper suspension component longevity — ample droop travel is required for all suspension components to operate within their designed range and achieve their designed service life on the lifted F-150 platform.
• Installs as a direct bolt-in replacement for the factory upper control arms with pre-installed uniball and maintenance-free pivot bushings included — boxed sheet metal construction, welded seams, and semi-gloss black powder coat finish, with no cutting, welding, or fabrication required for installation.

The uniball joint design used in the Cognito SM Series UCA provides a wider angular operating range than a conventional ball joint, making it well-suited for the elevated uniball angles generated by lifted and leveled F-150 applications. The corrected uniball angle in the SM Series arm geometry positions the joint at the correct operating angle for the elevated ride height, allowing the uniball to operate within its designed range rather than at the extreme angles that the factory arm geometry produces at lift heights above stock. The boxed sheet metal construction provides the structural rigidity required for a performance upper control arm at the elevated ride heights and uniball angles of lifted Gen 14 F-150 applications. Maintenance-free pivot bushings eliminate the periodic greasing required by conventional serviceable bushings. Fits as a stock replacement or in leveled and lifted applications. Made in the USA.

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Verified Fitment (OFAS Standard)

✅ CONFIRMED — Ford F-150 (Gen 14, 2021–2025):
2021–2025 Ford F-150 XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited 4WD
2022–2025 Ford F-150 (base) 4WD

❌ REQUIREMENTS:
⚠️ 4WD MODELS ONLY: This kit is designed for 4WD F-150 models. 2WD F-150 models use a different front suspension configuration and are not compatible with this kit.
Requires front alignment immediately after installation — the corrected uniball angle and UCA geometry affect caster and camber and must be set to specification before driving.
Requires ADAS recalibration if equipped with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane-keep assist, or BlueCruise — verify Ford's recalibration requirements for your specific trim and equipment level after any front suspension geometry change.
Contact the OFAS team to confirm compatibility with Raptor, Tremor, and Police Responder models before ordering — these trims use different front suspension configurations that may affect fitment.

Installation & Technical Notes

Estimated Install Time: 2-Hour DIY Install (with basic hand tools, floor jack, uniball press or pickle fork, and torque wrench — alignment appointment required after installation)
Uniball Installation: The uniball joints are pre-installed in the UCAs — no press required for installation. Verify the uniball taper is fully seated in the knuckle before torquing the castle nut or retaining hardware.
Pivot Bushings: The maintenance-free pivot bushings are pre-installed — no greasing required at installation or during service intervals.
Alignment Required: Yes — professional front alignment is mandatory immediately after installation. The corrected uniball angle and UCA geometry affect caster and camber and must be verified and set to specification before driving.
Torque Specifications: Refer to Cognito's included instruction sheet for all UCA mounting, uniball, and pivot bushing hardware torque values.

Wheel & Tire Fitment

This is a front suspension geometry correction component — wheel and tire fitment is determined by the lift or leveling kit installed on the vehicle. The Cognito SM Series Uniball UCA Kit is compatible with all wheel and tire configurations on the 2021–2025 Ford F-150 4WD platform at the lift heights for which the kit is designed. Contact the OFAS team to verify tire and wheel fitment for your specific lift height and configuration.

Our team is standing by to verify your specific F-150 trim, 4WD configuration, and lift height to confirm 120-91057 is the correct SM Series Uniball UCA kit for your build. Purchase with confidence; we review every build.